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Pawtucket, RI

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Pawtucket, RI

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Demographics

DiverseSimpson's Diversity Index: 70
Population75,280
Foreign Born8.1%
Population Density8,686people per mi²
Median Age37.4 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
StableSince 2010, this city has held a relatively stable population and racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
B+
Good

Above-average quality of iife. The area offers a reasonable cost of living, decent mobility, and a mix of neighborhood amenities.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

100/100
A

The Real Cost of Living in Pawtucket, Rhode Island

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $18k$35k
Comfortable $56k$82k
Luxury $109k+$169k+
Elite (Top 5%) $129k+$199k+
Affordability Ratio

83%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean88%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
31
Positive
40
Poor
5
Negative
5

Groceries

10 within 10 miles

0.2mi

Gas

20 within 10 miles

0.1mi

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

2mi

Airport

BOS — Boston Logan International

38.7mi

Post Office

USPS — Pawtucket, RI

0.2mi

Critical Amenities

Golf7Nearest 3.1 mi
Camping20Nearest 0.1 mi
Marina19Nearest 4.2 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink1Nearest 8.1 mi
Gun Range12Nearest 0.7 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
C-
Average

A middle-class area roughly in line with national averages across income, home values, education, and employment.

Median HHI
$67k+7.4%
10% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$346k
47% below US avg
College Educated
23.5%
33% below US avg
WFH
8.5%
41% below US avg
Homeownership
48.8%
25% below US avg
Median Home
$286k
2% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
B-
Safe

Generally safer than 59% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
14.6
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−41.2%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−47.5%
Homicide
0.04 / 1k Residents144% above state avg
Robbery
0.35 / 1k Residents97% above state avg
Aggravated Assault
1.42 / 1k Residents59% above state avg

Property Crime

5yr−35.0%
Burglary
1.46 / 1k Residents84% above state avg
Larceny-Theft
8.73 / 1k Residents26% above state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
2.10 / 1k Residents104% above state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: D+12Leans Liberal

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Pawtucket, Rhode Island
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%70%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B-
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
D+
Poor11.4% of income
Property Rights
D-
WeakIJ Grade D-
Firearm Rights
F
PoorFPC Grade F
Homeschooling
A-
GoodLow regulation

Energy independence: Importer (1% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
D-
RestrictedLimited
Gambling Laws
A
Broadly OpenCasinos · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
A+
Fully LegalRecreational

Homesteading

Growing Season200 days257 frost-free
Annual Rainfall53.9"
Elevation66 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
D-
Vulnerable

Multiple tactical vulnerabilities. Population density, target proximity, or disaster risk are likely compounding. A retreat property and exit planning is required.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
F
Poor158 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
F
Poor8,686/sq mi
Fallout Danger
D
Poor16 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding, Hurricane, Heat Wave, Cold Wave, Earthquake
Border / Coast
B
Fairborder 219 mi · coast 27 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$129.5M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityBoston676k people are 37 mi away
Nearest Major AirportBOS39 mi away
Distance to State Capital4.1 miProvidence, RI
Nearest Prison1.0 mi9 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-20T17:55:19.000Z

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